The Underworld, Starting with Debt

Despite her feelings of pleasure, Shizune Natsume couldn't help but purse her red lips to prevent herself from laughing out loud. She was determined to ignore him all day!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

'So...she thought I left her behind to go on a date with Rina yesterday, and she was jealous. How...' (ring)

Recalling the series of adorable jealous antics of Natsume Murasaki this morning, Ito Koshizumi couldn't help but chuckle.

Knowing the reason for Murasaki Natsuha's anger, Ito Koshitoshi was relieved.

"Boom"

Suddenly, a slender, jade-like hand came into Ito Kozue's view and tapped on the table.

"Ito-san!"

Following his delicate hand upwards, Kyoko Tsukishima's cold and beautiful face revealed a pair of alluring eyes that were now fiercely staring at him.

"You answer this question!"

"..."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Zhi-jun, do you want to go back together?"

"Sorry, Rina, I still need to get some tutoring from Shiina-kun." Ito Koshito said apologetically, looking at Tsushima Rina's smiling face.

"Tsk, that annoying honor student..."

"Tsushima-kun, it's not good to talk about others behind their backs." A clear and pleasant female voice rang out from behind Tsushima Rina.

"Ha, I...tsk."

Tsushima Rina's face turned annoyed. She wanted to turn around and angrily confront Shiina Chizuru, but then she remembered that Ito Koshitomo would need her help later, so she suppressed her disgust and didn't turn around. She just curled her lips in disdain.

Then she gave Ito Koshito a sweet smile.

"Zhi-kun, since you have something to attend to, I'll be going now. Bye-bye~"

"Rina, goodbye."

After Tsushima Rina left, Ito Koshitomo turned to look at Shiina Chizuru beside him.

Shiina Chizuru and Murasaki Natsuha are similar in that they both have purple hair and wine-red eyes, and both have slender and graceful figures.

However, Chizuru's face was slightly round and cute, like a blooming pink flower, while Natsume was reserved and charming, with delicate features as exquisite as a work of art.

However… what is most striking is their bust size. Chizuru's petite and delicate breasts are worlds apart from Natsume's voluptuous and alluring figure, like heaven and earth—one is like towering mountains, the other petite and delicate. This enormous contrast is like the distance between the ocean and a stream, inspiring awe.

Noticing Ito Koshito's gaze, Shiina Chizuru remained calm and composed, her expression unchanged as she met Ito Koshito's eyes.

'I should have tidied my clothes before coming over; they shouldn't be wrinkle-free now.'

As a diligent and upright top student, Chizuru Shiina firmly believes that a meticulous appearance is the most direct reflection of a student's attitude towards learning. Therefore, she considers the neatness of her clothes to be of utmost importance, and she consistently pays close attention to this.

"Hello, Shiina-kun."

Ito greeted him politely.

"Hello, Ito-san."

Shiina Chizuru frowned, watching Ito Kozue's slow, deliberate movements.

"Ito-san, could you please speed things up? My time is very precious."

"Ah, sorry."

Ito Koshito felt a little embarrassed after hearing this. He realized that his relationship with Shiina Chizuru was just that of ordinary classmates. Shiina Chizuru had come to tutor him for free, and it was indeed a bit impolite of him to drag his feet like this.

Seeing that Ito Koshitoshi had finished packing, Shiina Chizuru turned and left.

"let's go."

"Shiina-kun, where are we going?"

Following that graceful figure, Ito Koshi asked curiously.

"We're going to the literary society's office. I'm a member of the literary society, and since the test is approaching, they're holding a study session there."

"That's it..."

They walked in silence. Ito Koshitoki followed Shiina Chizuru as they changed out of their indoor shoes and left the teaching building for a multi-purpose building.

"bang bang"

In front of a brand-new wooden door, Shiina Chizuru gently knocked on the door, then turned the doorknob and went inside.

As Shiina Chizuru pushed open the door, a gentle gaze swept across the room, revealing the entire interior of the Literature Club to Ito Koshitomo.

The walls are adorned with calligraphy works of various literary quotes, the characters neat and dignified, exuding a faint fragrance of ink.

Rows of desks, exuding a faint woody scent, were neatly arranged, each adorned with a bouquet of different types of flowers, emitting a delicate fragrance.

A bookshelf stood in the corner, filled with various literary works and literary reviews. The book covers were colorful and exuded a literary fragrance.

The entire space is filled with an atmosphere of learning and literature, quiet and warm.

Perhaps because a study session was in progress, the tranquil atmosphere was broken, but it didn't feel noisy. Instead, the students' quiet discussions sparked new ideas for learning and creation, and the collision of thoughts made the learning atmosphere even stronger.

"So exquisite! Is the Literature Club that rich...?"

Ito Koshito was somewhat surprised, as he had already visited the activity rooms of two clubs at Seishin Academy: the Kendo Club and the Literature Club.

Although the Kendo Club's room was spacious, bright, new, and clean, it didn't surprise him much, as he frequently visited the Miyajima Dojo.

However, when he stepped into the literature club's room, he was deeply shocked. The activity room of the literature club he had participated in during junior high school was just a small, ordinary classroom, which was incomparable to the room at Seishin Academy!

Is this standard for all departments?

Upon hearing Ito Koshitomo's question, Shiina Chizuru stopped walking, turned around and looked at him seriously, patiently answering his question.

"No, that's not true. Although Seishin Academy is very wealthy, it doesn't spend money like this."

"From Seishin Academy's scholarship system, you can see that Seishin Academy attaches great importance to learning. Therefore, in order to cultivate a better academic atmosphere, Seishin Academy attaches great importance to the development of academic clubs and provides a lot of funding for their activities."

"Just like our literary society, in order to attract more people to join, we reward members with a set of their favorite literary works after a month of attendance."

“As for competitive clubs, unless they achieve results, they have relatively little funding for activities.”

"I see, thank you for clearing up my confusion, Shiina-kun."

"Um"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Hey!"

Haruno Ayato sighed helplessly, shifting his gaze from the book to the ballpoint pen that he was idly fiddling with and spinning.

"What's wrong, Ayato?"

A soft, melodious voice gently rang out, waking Haruno Ayato from his reverie.

"No, it's nothing, Kasumi-nee."

Ayato Haruno turned his head and gazed at his cousin Kasumi Haruno, who was sitting next to him tutoring him.

Her face was like a perfect painting, delicate and charming, captivating all who beheld her. Her slightly pursed lips, tinged with a pale pink, outlined her fair and beautiful face.

The faint smile that graced her face was like a gentle spring breeze, warm and welcoming, instantly drawing people in. Beneath her light black bangs, her soft, watery eyes perfectly complemented her gentle temperament, captivating all who beheld them.

However, the light brown beauty mark at the corner of her right eye added a touch of mystery and charm, captivating all who beheld her. Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains by the window, casting dappled shadows that danced on her delicate face, like the finishing touch of an artist.

Her gentle temperament, combined with her round and chubby face, exudes a unique cuteness and playfulness, further enhancing her graceful and curvaceous figure.

This perfect beauty, both inside and out, is like a peerless flower in nature, radiating a captivating glow that is irresistible.

"Is it uncomfortable?"

With her large, watery eyes slightly drooping and her brows revealing concern, Haruno Kasumi reached out and touched Haruno Ayato's forehead with some worry.

"No, don't worry, Kasumi-nee, I just..."

Haruno Ayato felt a little flustered, unsure of what to do about the sudden closeness of his cousin, Haruno Kasumi, whom he admired.

With the help of his family, he has been staying at his relative's house, Haruno Kasumi's house, for some time now. Haruno Kasumi, as his cousin, has been taking good care of him.

They had quite a bit of contact with each other, but every time Haruno Kasumi got close, Haruno Ayato would feel extremely shy.

He was a little scared... afraid that he would no longer be able to suppress the love that had been building up in his heart for so long.

I'm not good enough, I can't promise Kasumi-nee happiness...

Haruno Ayato's brain was racing, with wondrous formulas containing the mysteries of the universe churning in his mind. He had to carefully choose each word to subtly reveal the fact that Kasumi was a master hypnotist!

His eyes darted around, searching for the key to breaking the mechanism.

"Ok?"

"What's wrong, Ayato?"

Noticing the joy on Haruno Ayato's face, Haruno Kasumi followed his gaze.

A man and a woman entered the literature club room. One of them was someone she knew, a junior in the literature club, Shiina.

another……

Broad shoulders and strong muscles were faintly visible beneath the school uniform, and a handsome face was outlined by strong curves. Tall and handsome, he stood like an iron tower, steady yet approachable, giving people a rare sense of security.

Kasumi Haruno's round face gradually flushed with a rosy blush, making her look incredibly cute.

He could only watch... his heart filled with the joy of finding a lifeline, but Haruno Ayato's eyes remained fixed on Ito Kozue, unable to see him.

Chapter Fifty-Five Examination

Kasumi Haruno, as the only child in her family, lives under the pressure of her parents' love and expectations. She is the hope of the family, and her parents have strict and demanding requirements for her studies, hoping that she can become an outstanding person.

When Haruno Ayato's parents went to a distant place for business, leaving him to stay at Haruno Kasumi's house.

As Ayato Haruno's older cousin, Kasumi Haruno felt a sense of responsibility to protect and care for him. Because Ayato Haruno appeared to be even shorter than her, Kasumi Haruno, despite her frail frame, took on the role of his guardian, caring for and protecting him.

Although Kasumi Haruno never complains about the arrangements at home, at times she still feels pressured and depressed under the expectant gazes of her relatives and friends.

Whenever these feelings arise, she fantasizes about having a gentle and considerate boyfriend, someone who sees her as a simple girl, not as a junior or older sister who receives all the attention and attention at home. She longs to be pampered and cared for, to experience the security of being looked after, like a child needing care. This warm and sweet fantasy has become the most beautiful longing deep in her heart.

Naturally, when she first saw Ito Koshito, for some reason, her tender heart was suddenly touched, and a sense of security arose spontaneously, making her blush.